VTC says 2,391 university, diploma holders join 2024/2025 vocational training programmes
AMMAN — The Vocational Training Corporation (VTC) said that a total of  2,391 trainees have enrolled at its affiliated institutions acr ...
Government lowers tax on e-vehicles by half until end of year
Nov 23, 2024
King sends cable to Lebanon on independence day
Nov 21, 2024
Government endorses state budget law for 2025
Nov 21, 2024

Local

Social Development Ministry, AWO launch 16-day campaign to combat gender-based violence

By Rana Husseini - Nov 23, 2024

AMMAN — Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa on Saturday said that gender-based violence should not be tolerated, forgiven or ju ...

From sinew to horn: The rise of composite bow in ancient warfare

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Nov 23, 2024

AMMAN — Among the oldest and most effective weapons of antiquity were simple and composite bows. Widely used during the Bronze Age, these we ...

Plan to cap online shopping at JD200 annually faces mixed reactions

By Maria Weldali - Nov 23, 2024

AMMAN — Plans are underway to introduce an annual cap of JD200 per individual on e-commerce purchases, according to a stakeholder. “The prop ...

Region

Aid only 'delaying deaths' as Sudan counts down to famine - agency chief

By AFP - Nov 23, 2024

CAIRO — War-torn Sudan is on a "countdown to famine" ignored by world leaders while humanitarian aid is only "delaying deaths", Norwegian Re ...

Deadly Israeli strike hits central Beirut

By AFP - Nov 23, 2024

Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel and aid run low

By AFP - Nov 23, 2024

Gaza strikes kill dozens as ICC issues Netanyahu arrest warrant

By AFP - Nov 21, 2024

Iraqis face tough homecoming a decade after Daesh rampage

By AFP - Nov 20, 2024

World

Russian envoy claims UK 'now directly involved' in Ukraine war

By AFP - Nov 21, 2024

LONDON/MOSCOW — Moscow's ambassador in London said Thursday Britain was "now directly involved" in Russia's war with Ukraine, following repo ...

UN chief says 'failure not an option' at Baku climate talks

By AFP - Nov 21, 2024

Children's well-being 'under threat' in 2050, warns UNICEF

By AFP - Nov 20, 2024

Wealthy nations pledge 'no new coal' at COP29

By AFP - Nov 20, 2024

Sudan army chief rejects 'interference' after Russia UN veto

By AFP - Nov 19, 2024

Business

Bitcoin tops $95,000 for the first time

By AFP - Nov 21, 2024

TOKYO — Bitcoin hit a record Thursday, topping $95,000 for the first time as it benefits from expectations that president-elect Donald Trump ...

JBA, Scottish Asian Business Chamber sign agreement to establish joint business council
Taxing the richest — what G20 decided

Features

One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in UK

By AFP - Nov 21, 2024

AMERSHAM, United Kingdom — Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel ...

Iconic Real Madrid lockers on display in London auction
Cage fighters and Trump, an ultimate power combo

Sports

Football fans unhappy with national squad; refocus on club competitions

By Aline Bannayan - Nov 22, 2024

AMMAN — The focus of football fans will turn to league and Asian club action, after ten days of international qualifiers, as well as the fir ...

Cavaliers bounce back after first defeat
Nashama drew with Kuwait


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